Hemlock Stone food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Nottingham City
Hemlock Stone holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Hemlock Stone Public House, Bramcote Lane, NG8 2QQ
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts Hemlock Stone among the 2,404 places in Nottingham City holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,404 | 90% | ← Hemlock Stone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 346 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Hemlock Stone none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hemlock Stone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds The Confectioners Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd Firbeck Academy Catering School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Admiral Rodney Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Aspen Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Birch Park Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Beeston Fields Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Hemlock Stone
What is Hemlock Stone's food hygiene rating?
Hemlock Stone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 2 October 2024.
Is Hemlock Stone safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hemlock Stone last inspected?
Hemlock Stone was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nottingham City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hemlock Stone?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hemlock Stone compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,674 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and Hemlock Stone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Hemlock Stone and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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